win
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- pronunciation:
- wIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word History, Word Builder
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wins, winning, won |
| definition 1: |
to do the best or come first in a game.
Our team won the game.
- similar words:
- overcome
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| definition 2: |
to get or obtain through great effort.
The people won their freedom after the revolution.- synonyms:
- earn, get
- similar words:
- gain, obtain, realize
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| related words: |
deserve, succeed |
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| derivation: |
winnable (adj.) |
Win comes from an Old English word that means "to struggle for or work at."